Jersey City is a vibrant, walkable waterfront city with diverse neighborhoods, great restaurants, lively arts and nightlife, and large green spaces like Liberty State Park — plus fast PATH and ferry service that puts Manhattan just minutes away, so multi-week assignments feel more like a mini-city stay than being stuck.
Nearby New York City offers endless cultural and dining options, and Hoboken across the river gives a compact, lively alternative for bars and waterfront strolls, making Jersey City a convenient, interesting home base.